Alexander Graham Bell
National Historic Site of Canada
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Cultural History Buff
You strive to go beyond your own roots to understand the history and culture of
others. When you travel, you are likely pursuing a personal interest or hobby,
making the experience more intrinsically rewarding. Travelling alone or in
small groups, you seek the freedom to observe, absorb and learn at your own
pace, unhurried by others or driven by rigid schedules.
As you are comfortably seated in an armchair watching a film
dedicated to Bell, you imagine him as the ideal father figure, the
patriarch whose playful wisdom was a daily inspiration to those
around him. You wish you could have known him!
Listening to testimonies by his daughters, you learn about the
personal life of this genius, his commitment to helping deaf people,
his love for music and his gentle eccentricity. Take his love for
children for instance. He played with them and taught them new
things, especially how to observe nature and to learn by themselves.
Looking at the artefacts exhibited in the museum, you are intrigued
by their uses and wonder how Bell came to invent them. You could
spend hours delving into his lab notes and observing his sketches.
How exciting it is to get to know a genius’ mind!
As you explore Bell’s universe, you realize that the force of this
inventive mind was his ability to keep on dreaming. How else could
he venture into building man-carrying kites? He never let go of his
dream to see humans fly like birds!
Speak to our Parks Canada staff to make the most of your visit!
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For the Cultural History Buff
we suggest…
Beinn Bhreagh - In a film, hear childhood recollections of
Bell’s daughters in Baddeck.
One of our guides will tell you more about Beinn Bhreagh today.
Did you know that Bell’s great grandson still lives on the estate?
Your cup of Tea? – Join us in our beautiful rooftop gardens for our Old
Time Afternoon Garden Social, where you will step back in time and meet a
special visitor from 1900s Baddeck.
Why did Bell say...? - Take part in a scavenger hunt centered around
Bell’s quotes. Which experiment was he referring to when he said “the
operation was a success but the patient died”.
Bell’s Aerial Experiment Association - Bell couldn’t have created his
flying machines without the help of a squad of young engineers and pilots.
Hear about the adventures of these aviation pioneers.
The world’s fastest boat - Marvel at the huge reconstruction of Bell’s
hydrofoil boat and compare it to the remains of the original HD-4, which was
created as a contribution to the war effort. Discover the beauty of a propeller
that Bell designed with... Venetian blinds!
What is it? - Try to identify the mysterious artefacts exhibited.
All were used by Bell in his experiments!
At the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, you might
enjoy….
An archaeologists’s paradise – Ask our archaeologist about the artefacts
found here. Did you know that only a quarter of original Louisbourg
Alexander Graham Bell
National Historic Site of Canada
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has been uncovered?